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Northern Searobin

Atlantic Angel Shark Distribution

SURVEY CATCH DISTRIBUTION

Northern Searobin - Prionotus carolinus

*Information from FAO Species Identification Guide Western Central Atlantic*

Northern searobin

Species Information

Size

Small, maximum size to 38 cm.

Habitat, biology, and fisheries

Usually in depths of 18 to 55 m, range from 9 to 170 m. Taken in commercial catches as  bycatch, flesh edible.

Distribution

Nova Scotia to eastern Florida.